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James Van Der Zee and Graphics International, Ltd., in cooperation with the Van DerZee Institute, New York

Portrait of an Actor, Harlem, 1929

1928-1973

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Portrait of an Actor, Harlem, 1929

1928-1973

Physical Qualities Gelatin silver print, Mount: 380 x 318 mm. (14 15/16 x 12 1/2 in.) Image/Sheet: 165 x 115 mm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Saidie A. May Bequest Fund
Object Number 1975.22.10
From the colophon: "Because of his meticulous attention to detail, many prominent personalities and entertainers frequented Mr. Van Der Zee's studio."
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1975; Graphics International, Ltd., Washington, D.C.

Inscribed: RECTO:On mount, at lower left, in graphite: "X 28/75"; on mount, at lower right, in graphite: "J. Van Der Zee," VERSO: On mount, at lower right, in graphite:Portrait of an Acter, Harlem, 1929"

Artist

James Van Der Zee

1885–1982

American, 1886-1983
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Graphics International, Ltd., in cooperation with the Van DerZee Institute, New York

2000–2000

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